Making the Switch from Drugs to Herbal Remedies
Recently an acquaintance of mine experienced a loss possibly due to one of the
side effects of a medication they were taking. It has been a sad ordeal for
their entire family. Anger that they weren't told about this possible side
effect is just one of the many emotions they are feeling.
Don't let this happen to you. If you are using a medication (prescribed or
otherwise), take it upon yourself to learn what all the possible side effects
are. Contrary to popular belief, doctors do not know all, cannot see all, and in
general are fallible human beings just like you and me. Take responsibility to
learn all you can about everything related to your health.
While I'm on the subject of responsibility… Everything you take into, and apply
onto, your body affects you as a whole being - herbs as well as medications.
Take the time to learn about them and their actions and possible interactions.
If you would like help in this area, please contact me. Fax consultations are a
great resource for information to meet your health goals.
Following is a list of possible herbal alternatives for medications you may be
using. I'm not going to go into side effects of the medications here. Know that
they all have them, and you should take the responsibility to learn what they
are.
1. Analgesic:
Anamu;
APS II;
Deep Relief Oil;
Tei Fu Oil;
Everflex Pain
Cream; MSM;
PLS II
Pain; Triple Relief; Nature’s Noni; Tei Fu Oil; Stress-J.
Inflammation; IF-C, Kava Kava; Kidney Activator (Chinese); Lung Support; Lymphatic Drainage; Spleen Activator.
Detoxification: Flax Seed Oil; Germanium Combination.
2. Anti-inflammatory: Grapine, HP; APS II; Berry Healthy; Bone/Skin Poultice; CLT-X; Co-Q10; Deep Relief Oil; Distress Remedy; Elderberry Defense; Frankincense; Gastro Health; Glucosamine; EverFlex Pain Cream; Helichrysum; Herbal Trim Skin Treatment; IF-C.
Inflammation: Joint Health; Kudzu/St. John's Wort; Lymph Gland Cleanse; Lymph gland Cleanse-HY; MSM/Glucosamine Cream; Myrrh; N-Acetyl Cysteine; Nerve Eight; Nature's Fresh; Tai-Go.
3. Anti-acid:
Papaya Mint chewable tablets;
Aloe vera juice;
Anti-Gas
Formula; PDA;
Food Enzymes;
Proactazyme Plus;
Stomach Comfort;
Intestinal Smooth
and Build; Gastro Health;
Barley Juice Powder;
Caffeine Detox;
Digestive Bitters Tonic;
Lemon Oil;
PDA;
Small Intestine Detox.
4. Antibiotic:
Olive Leaf Oil; Sliver
Shield;
Myrrh Oil;
Immune Stimulator;
IN-X;
Lymph Gland
Cleanse; Lymph Gland Cleanse-HY;
Tei Fu Oil;
Ultimate Echinacea;
VS-C;
Germanium Combination;
Elderberry Defense;
Elderberry Plus;
Capsicum &
Garlic w/ Parsley.
5. Antihistamine:
ALJ;
HistaBlock;
Sinus support;
Seasonal Defense;
FOUR;
Bronchial Formula;
Elderberry Defense;
EW;
Eyebright;
Fenugreek & Thyme;
Para-Cleanse;
Small Intestine Detox;
Tei Fu Oil;
CleanStart;
Colostrum w/ Immune Factors;
Allergy Homeopathic;
Cough Syrup-DH.
6. Broncho-diolator:
Lobelia;
Black Cohosh;
Asthma Homeopathic;
Bronchial Formula.
7. Burn Remedies:
Aloe Vera Gel;
Tea Tree Oil;
Lavender oil;
Slippery elm;
Chickweed;
Vitamin E after pain is gone to prevent scarring & help
with tissue repair. Internally -
Zinc and
Vitamin C.
8.
Cough Remedies: ALJ; all the homeopathic cough syrups:
DH,
LP,
NT ;
Four;
HCP-X;
Lobelia;
Myrrh;
Pine;
Eucalyptus;
Rosemary;
Tei Fu Oil;
Thyme.
9.
Decongestant: There are lots of kinds of congestion (i.e. bronchial,
lungs, lymphatic, sinus). The long term solution involves enzymes, intestinal
support, and usually a colon cleanse. Following are general suggestions for your
Natural Medicine Chest. All Cell Detox;
Anamu;
Breathe Free; CC-A;
ALJ;
Cellular Energy;
Elderberry Defense;
Elderberry Plus;
Four;
HCP-X;
Lobelia;
Lymphatic
Drainage; Small Intestine Detox;
Tei fu Oil;
Thyme;
Ultimate Echinacea.
10. Diet Aids:
5-HTP;
7-Keto;
Appetite Control;
Carbo-Grabbers;
Cellu-Smooth;
Chickweed;
CLA;
Collatrim;
Fat Grabbers;
Garcinia Combination;
Kidney Activator;
LBS
II; Dieter's Cleanse;
Nutri-Burn;
Psyllium Hulls Combination;
LoClo;
Nature's Three;
SF;
Stevia;
Super GLA;
Target TS-II;
Thyroid
Activator; TS II,
MetaboMax Plus,
MetaboMax Free,
MetaboStart Plus.
11. Hemorrhoids: Topically -
Black Ointment;
White Oak Bark. Mix the two
and apply. Internal: VariGone
or White Oak Bark and
Butcher’s Broom
(together).
12. Laxative: Senna Comb;
Cascara Sagrada;
LBS-II;
LB Extract; or
LB-X:
(Listed in order of strength.) Also use Fiber:
Nature's Three;
Psyllium Hulls;
Psyllium Seed; or
LoClo. (All need to be taken with large glasses of water.)
13. Motion Sickness:
Ginger;
Peppermint Oil.
14. Sleep Aids:
5-HTP;
Herbal Sleep Formula;
Stress-J,
Nutri Calm;
Kava Kava. (Most
need to take all day to control stress so you will be able to sleep.)
Obviously you won't need everything in each category. Most people would only
need one, possibly two natural alternatives. Learn about them and decide for
yourself which ones serve your situation.
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Contact: Karen Olerich, Herb Specialist and Natural Health Consultant
Phone: (719) 495-4930
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